Section R. 285.636.16 - Supervision of noncertified applicatorsRule 16.
(1) A certified applicator who functions in a supervisory role shall be responsible for the actions of a noncertified applicator under his or her instruction or management.(2) A certified applicator shall provide verifiable instructions for the application of a restricted-use pesticide applied by a noncertified applicator under his or her management when the certified applicator is not required to be physically present. The verifiable instructions may be either oral or written and shall include instructions for contacting the certified applicator.(3) The certified applicator shall be physically present to supervise the application of a pesticide by a noncertified applicator if such presence is required by the label of the pesticide being applied, by this act, or by the director.(4) Each pilot who applies pesticides from an aircraft shall be certified pursuant to the applicable provisions of R 285.636.4.Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.636.16